Obstacles of Applying Supply Chain Management Concepts (SCM) in the Jordanian Construction Sector

Abdalrahman Hammoudah Yousef Alhndawi,Amjad Shafiq Mahmoud Husienat,Rakan Al Mnaseer,Sharaf Al-Deen Waleed Al-Smadi

doi:10.37284/ijar.5.1.533

Abdalrahman Hammoudah Yousef Alhndawi, Amjad Shafiq Mahmoud Husienat + Show 2 more

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Abstract

The use of supply chain management in industry has been quite successful, particularly in the industrial sector. In today ’s marketplace, Jordanian construction firms must compete not only with local but also with international companies; therefore, the use of supply chain management is critical to improving efficiency and increasing competitive advantage. A survey was conducted in this study to investigate the main obstacles for adopting supply chain management to the Jordanian construction sector. The survey questionnaire was created by summarizing and incorporating prior findings, as well as consulting with specialists. Participants in the poll were those who have worked with main contractors and participated in construction projects. The findings revealed several major factors that obstruct the use of supply chain management in the construction industry.

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The construction industry is one of Jordan's most important economic sectors, contributing significantly to the country's growth (Alkilani, Jupp, & Sawhney, 2013)
The findings revealed several major factors that obstruct the use of supply chain management in the construction industry
The current demand for innovations to improve the efficiency of the construction sector and raise its companies' competitive edge is extremely pressing

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The construction industry is one of Jordan's most important economic sectors, contributing significantly to the country's growth (Alkilani, Jupp, & Sawhney, 2013). It experienced numerous challenges as a result of the effects of the economic crisis. In recent years, the Jordanian construction industry has showed indications of resurgence. The entire value of the construction sector is reached 249 million Jordanian dinars in 2021 Jordanian construction firms must compete with local and with international firms. The current demand for innovations to improve the efficiency of the construction sector and raise its companies' competitive edge is extremely pressing

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